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Lead Engineer Marine Steel Structures
Profile Lead Engineer Marine Steel Structures
Are you experienced in translating complex FEM analyses into build-ready drawings and in structural design for mission-critical wind, subsea, or heavy-lift transport projects?
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We are looking for a Lead Engineer Marine Steel Structures to design, analyse, and verify temporary steel solutions for complex offshore operations, lead a small team of engineers, and ensure compliance with class rules and client requirements.
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Tasks & responsibilities:
- Lead the design and verification of temporary steel structures for offshore vessels and transport.
- Define scopes, budgets, and timelines together with project managers and clients.
- Prepare and check structural calculations, strength analyses (FEM), and detailed construction drawings.
- Ensure compliance with offshore standards, safety requirements and class rules.
- Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and coordinate work packages.
- Maintain client contact throughout the engineering phase and contribute to operational planning.
Requirements Lead Engineer Marine Steel Structures
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering or similar.
- At least 8 years of experience in structural design, preferably in offshore or maritime projects.
- Solid knowledge of offshore loads, transport dynamics, steel structures and material behaviour.
- Proficient with FEM tools, structural analysis software, and 3D CAD packages (e.g., Solid Edge).
- Experienced in leading small teams and technically overseeing complex deliverables.
- Fluent in English, both verbally and in writing; Dutch is not required.
Company profile
This international operating engineering firm is a trusted design partner within the maritime and offshore sector. With employees across offices in the Netherlands, Asia, and the United States, the company delivers complete engineering packages for shipbuilding, conversions, offshore methods, and mission-critical equipment. One of the key focus areas is the design of temporary steel structures for offshore wind, subsea, and heavy transport projects, such as blade racks, seafastening frames, skids, and grillages.
Region
NL South-Holland
Publication date
10.08.2025
